Here’s a question for you: when you look at your fingernails, are they healthy, are they strong looking? Or do you see a lot of problems? When we say problems, we’re talking about inconsistent (natural) coloring, and of course, denting.

There are a lot of nail conditions that can be avoided if you just take care of them, but there are others that can indicate a long-term, underlying condition. One of the things you will learn at our nail technician School in Hollywood Florida is what’s normal, and what’s not when you’re looking at nail health.

What are Fingernails and What’s Normal?

Once again, it all starts with figuring out what’s normal and what’s not, which can be a bit of a challenge, to say the least. We’ll start by saying that fingernails are comprised of laminated layers of a specific protein, also known as keratin. These grow from the base of the nail, all the way to the cuticle. A healthy fingernail is going to be smooth, completely lacking pits or grooves. If you have these problems, then you likely have an underlying issue, and you need to take care of it as quickly as possible.

If you see vertical ridges in your fingernails, they might not be a problem right now, but they CAN become much more prominent with age. In addition to that, you might end up seeing white lines or spots as a result of an injury. White spots are an example of a more temporary problem, as they grow out over time. The following, as a few changes that you should be worried about, and conditions that should be immediately reported to your doctor.

Discoloration of the Entire Nail

Dark Stream Under Nail

Changes in Nail Shape (Curling)

Thickening of Nails

Thinning of Nails

Nail Separating from Surrounding Skin

Swelling

Pain

Bleeding

Tips for Taking Care of your Nails

Proper nail care doesn’t have to be difficult, and a few minutes of your time really can go a long way toward ensuring that you are able to maintain proper nail health. We’re going to cover a few methods you can use to ensure that both your nails AND your hands look great.

Keep them Dry

Just like anything else, bacteria can grow and develop beneath your fingernails if you allow them to remain wet for too long. By keeping your nails clean and dry, you can keep them from becoming split. One tip that we would offer, would be to wear cotton lined gloves when you are washing dishes or carrying out general cleaning.

Watch your Hygiene

If you have long fingernails, you should cut across the nail straight using manicure scissors or clippers. Then, once they are cut straight across, you can proceed to cut them into a rounded shape.

Moisturize

When using hand lotion, don’t forget to cover your fingernails! Many people believe that this is only useful for the skin, but it can actually aid both your fingernails and cuticles. It’s barely even an extra step, so do it for yourself, and strongly recommend that your clients do the same.

Protective Layers are Key

Another important step in keeping your nails protected is to add a protective layer, and this would come in the form of a nail hardener. These can be purchased at just about any drug store, so make sure you have some in your nail care arsenal.

Check into Biotin

You’ve heard of biotin for your hair, but did you know that it can also help your nails? It works for hair, skin, and nails, making it the perfect trifecta, and a great investment for your aesthetic health.

Nail care can be complex, but attending nail technician schools will help you to understand the intricacies of nail care, and will ultimately make you more professional. Get your foot in the door and start your career as a nail technician!

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